Video Downloader is a free and useful browser extension for downloading online videos
Free Video Downloader - Efficient Chrome Video Downloading Extension
Free Video Downloader is a Chrome extension that enables effortless downloading of online videos. It supports all known video formats including mp4, webm, mpeg, and ogg along with HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) videos. It's simple to use - just play the desired video, click the extension and select your preferred video file. Ideal for downloading movies for long trips or Instagram and TikTok videos. Note: due to YouTube's privacy policy, YouTube videos cannot be downloaded.
Extension stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- webRequest
- downloads
- scripting
- storage
- declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 9.15M
Email: hl*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
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User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Works well for downloading videos from various sites
- Efficient and fast downloads
- Highly recommended by users
- Reliable for specific platforms like VKontakte
Cons
- Doesn't work with YouTube due to policy restrictions
- Has issues with downloading large videos or stopping midway
- No option to specify download location or where files are saved
- Occasional problems with detecting videos on some platforms
- Ad interruptions and download limitations on certain sites
Most mentioned
- Inability to download from YouTube
- User-friendly and efficient interface
- Problems with large video downloads stopping before completion
- Reliable download for VKontakte videos
- No clear download location for saved files
User reviews
Scam, inserts affiliate links to Amazon visits.
by
Dr Alan D. Thompson, 2025-03-11
Пока что это единственное, что качает видео из вконтакта. Качество видео только плохое очень.
Но ничего лучше не нашёл, поиски продолжаются
by
Максим П, 2025-03-06
Great extension! Very useful and easy to use. Highly recommended!"
"Awesome tool! Works perfectly and saves a lot of time."
by
Abdelrahman Ahmed Sakr, 2025-03-02
Extension safety
Risk impact
Free Video Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Free Video Downloader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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